I have to tell someone

[Anonymous]

After being, um, fat for the past 5 years, I finally reached my goal weight today. I don't usually talk about my weight or size so I don't really have anyone to tell. But, I'm so excited I can't keep it to myself. I am down 42 pounds and almost 5 sizes.

[Anonymous]

How did you do it?!!

[Anonymous]

Congratulations!

[Anonymous]

Yes, how did you do it? Details.

[Anonymous]

Good for you!

[Anonymous]

AMAZING! And you certainly must have someone to tell.

I would fucking skywrite it.

GOOD FOR YOU.

[Anonymous]

Woohoo! You look fabulous darlin'

[Anonymous]

This is so fantastic! That is almost exactly how much weight and how many sizes I'd like to lose! Glad to know that it can be done. I hope you'll come back and tell us how you did it.

[Anonymous]

Ugh! I just started WW and have that much to go. That's awesome! Good for you.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations!!!

[zumbamama]

wow! 5 sizes! Time to shop!

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks so much everyone. I did Weight Watchers. The reason I don't have anyone to tell is that I knew I had to make lifestyle changes and that I had to be the one who made them happen. So, I really didn't talk about it at all. But, now that I'm here, I feel like shouting it. It took me 8 months and during that entire time, I am really proud of the fact that I never gained weight - even during Thanksgiving, Christmas and the snow storms.

[Anonymous]

Wow -- congratulations! You definitely deserve to brag. I'm jealous and inspired.

[Anonymous]

congrats!!! Your post was so inspiring to me -- I am down 26 but have about another 25 or so to go. I started in January so this is month five, so even though it is kind of slow, I am proud that I made it through some family vacations (even disney! ugh!) and events without gaining. I hope I have a post like yours to write in a few more months!

[zumbamama]

Anonymous wrote:congrats!!! Your post was so inspiring to me -- I am down 26 but have about another 25 or so to go. I started in January so this is month five, so even though it is kind of slow, I am proud that I made it through some family vacations (even disney! ugh!) and events without gaining. I hope I have a post like yours to write in a few more months!

26 pounds is inspiring too! Congrats! I don't think that is slow, 5 pounds a month sounds just right. If you lose too fast, it's easier to gain it back. Lose it gradually and you're more likely to keep it off in the long run. I lost 35 in 6 months, then another year 20 over the following year. I want to lose 10 more and work on a six-pack now!